Well Mother Nature did it again on Saturday with torrential rain and patchy winds. Then we had Sunday with blue skies and wind from 3/5 knots in the morning and up to 12/14 knots for the first race of the Autumn Series. We didn’t have a big fleet of racers on Sunday but it was a very tough race with less than 1 second between First and Third.

Congratulations to Michelle (first win) who just pipped Peter and Roger at the line with Tony coming in forth in the radial.

I even had a run myself to test out my shoulder after two months of no sailing while it repaired. I managed to keep Peter Fell at bay to the first mark but then slowly lost ground coming home fifth with my usual capsize about 200 mts from the finish. Luckily I already had my excuse ready ( shoulder ) before I left the beach . Thanks to Ted and Mike Brice for running the race which allowed me to get out on the water.

Sunday Juniors in the first session was only small but we seemed to have hit a winner with the 10.30 session of race training. A dedicated group of seven sailors competing over five races with Mark coming out on top with Dillon right on his tail each time. Great work Mark, your recent form has been excellent.

I mustn’t forget Ruby /Rose, the most consistent of the girl racers, who normally comes home near last but finally cracked it with a win in the last race

Open Bic regatta

The Open Bicregatta is starting to take shape with the ground work in setting up the event underway. The club will be looking for an Event committee as there is a lot to get done in the lead up to the event and also volunteers for the event both on water and at the club . If you think you would like to help in either of these capacities just let me know by email so I can keep track of everyone and when they are available. Just to give everyone an update on numbers: we originally hoped for 20 competitors but thank to some hard sell by Allan Morton in recent away events we may be looking at 40 competitors for the three days !!

Finally we have secured Saturday the 1st of June for a fund raising Sausage sizzle at Bunnings Harbourtown ,and again we will be looking for volunteers to man the barby on the day.

If you are interested in donating a couple of hours just let us know in the office . These fundraisers are always well attended with good financial results for the club. CU on the water